Recipe: Tomato, potato and asparagus salad
The secret of this salad is using lovely new season waxy potatoes. The asparagus can be eaten raw or cooked to your preferences.
Read MoreDiet and the Brain – Proteins (cognition and...
Protein is an essential building block for our muscles, hormones, neurotransmitters and many other tissues in the body. Given that nearly 10% of our brain is made of protein, it’s important to understand how protein impacts our brain and affects our cognition, mood, energy levels and other functions.
Read MoreRecipe: Bliss Balls
A healthy and delicious chocolate treat made from a combination of your favorite fruit, nuts and seeds to add some iron and calcium into your snack.
Read MoreRecipe: Shakshuka
Breakfast, lunch, dinner… shakshuka is great any time of day. This version is full of veggies and absolutely delicious served with warm buttered Turkish bread for dunking.
Read MoreVitamin D: The sunshine hormone for stronger bones
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, vital for our physical and mental health, and more research is now coming out on complex interactions between vitamin D and different body functions and processes. In children, deficiency in vitamin D can have a significant impact on their health and development.
Read MoreRecipe: Chinese-style Daikon radish and beef stew
Try this flavorful Chinese-style Daikon radish and beef stew which can be served together with rice or soup noodles for a delicious warm meal.
Read MoreRecipe: Lemongrass Chicken
If you are thinking of adding a new herb into your cooking, try this lemongrass chicken recipe and pair it alongside rice or noodles.
Read MoreTypes of Fats: Healthy and Unhealthy Dietary Fats
For a very long time, fats have been labelled as bad, and diets high in carbohydrates and low in fat have been advocated. Today we know that fats are important for daily functioning of our body. Understanding fat, different types of fats and their importance, can lead to eating a balanced and healthy diet.
Read MoreRecipe: Vegetable and Chicken One Pot Meal
For the colder days, why not warm up with a delicious and hot vegetable and chicken soup recipe that can be made all in one pot.
Read MoreFlexitarian Diet: Eat like your life depends on it...
Do not be confused with the word “Flexiterian”. Or, think that this is just another diet or fad. What we today call a flexitarian diet, is what our ancestors thrived on and evolved over thousands of years. Perhaps, it just might be time to get back to our roots regarding our nutrition and food.
Read MoreRecipe: Crunchy Vegetarian Tacos
Moreish crunchy vegetarian tacos are an easy family meal that will be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!
Read MoreIntroduction to Nutrigenomics: Eat based on your D...
Food is not inherently bad or good, it is just that we as individuals reacted differently to it. Since we all have unique genetics, the same nutrients can affect us in different ways. That means that we should know which foods protect and nurture our body and health, and from which foods we should stay away from based on our unique genetics.
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